How to Help Venezuela Out of Crisis – and How Not To
Venezuela is in the midst of a full-scale political, economic, and humanitarian crisis.
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Press ReleaseApr 27, 2017 - 6:30pm
U.S. Chamber Hosts President Mauricio Macri of Argentina, Launches U.S.-Argentina Business Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with AmCham Argentina, today hosted President Mauricio Macri of Argentina and launched the U.S.-Argentina Business Council through the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Foro de Convergencia Empresarial (FCE).
ReportFeb 22, 2017 - 9:00am
Globally Connected, Locally Delivered: The Economic Impact of Cross-Border ICT Services
This report uses a model to quantify the economic impact of full liberalisation of cross-border ICT services rules globally by creating an open, competitive marketplace. The report examines a group of eight globally important markets from a diverse range of economic development, including Brazil, the European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nigeria, Turkey, and Vietnam. Our findings demonstrate across the board benefits.
Above the FoldDec 21, 2016 - 12:00pm
The U.S. Chamber Racks Up the Frequent-Flyer Miles: Seven Countries in Seven Days
We're helping American companies bring their products, services, and business know-how to countries all over the world.
Press ReleaseOct 07, 2016 - 8:00am
Brazil-U.S. Business Council Calls for Policy Reforms in Brazil
Policy Paper Recommends Measures to Raise Investor Confidence by Promoting Reforms, Economic Restoration, Investments, and Bilateral Relations
SpeechSep 09, 2016 - 1:30pm
U.S.-Cuba Business Council’s Financial Services Forum
Remarks byJODI HANSON BONDVice President, Americas, U.S. Chamber of CommercePresident, U.S.-Cuba Business CouncilAs prepared for delivery September, 9, 2016New York City, New York
In the NewsAug 11, 2016 - 11:45am
How a GOP hardliner on Cuba changed sides and what it cost him
On a steamy summer day one year ago, standing on a dusty Havana back-road, Carlos Gutierrez was somehow able to find the childhood home he’d last seen more than a half century earlier, before he and his family fled Fidel Castro’s communist revolution. It’s a blood bank now, but he walked down the street, rounded a curve and recognized it right away: No. 26, a simple one-story house.
Issue BriefJul 21, 2016 - 1:00pm
U.S.-Cuba One Year Anniversary of Re-Established Diplomatic Relations
Yesterday we celebrated the one-year anniversary of renewed diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. As we look back over the past year, it's easy for those who oppose engagement to point out the many things that haven't changed. Yet, in the brief period since bilateral relations were restored, we have seen more steps toward creating a freer and more open society in Cuba than all the years the Chamber has been active on this issue-and that is worth celebrating.
In the NewsJul 05, 2016 - 4:00pm
U.S. hotels interested in expanding to Cuba find Airbnb already established there
Starwood Hotels & Resorts this year became the first U.S. hotelier to ink a deal in Cuba in nearly six decades. Marriott International quickly announced plans to do the same, and a number of big-name competitors have since expressed interest in expanding to the island nation. "Hotel capacity in Cuba simply has no way to keep up with demand, so Airbnb is the winner," said Jodi Hanson Bond, president of the U.S.-Cuba Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "To Airbnb's credit, they were poised with a platform that could capture the existing need."
